cross-bench
Meanings
noun
- A bench placed perpendicular to others, especially certain such benches in the House of Lords on which independent or neutral members traditionally sit.
adj
- Of or pertaining to the cross-benches in the UK houses of parliament.
Pronunciation
Word forms
Etymology
From cross- + bench.
Derived words
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